Text Structure
In 1772 the Barton family became divided. William started going to Sons of Liberty meetings. By 1773 he had joined the Patriots. In 1776, the Barton parents decided to leave the colonies for good.
Chronological
We couldn't wait for our neighbors to get there new puppy.
their
Julian's painting is good, but it can't hold a candle to the paintings in the museum.
to not be as good as
John decided that he would work to protect sea turtles. Once a month, he and his family went to the beach to pick up trash. Then John told his friends about the project and recruited them to help, too. Soon, there were twenty people at the monthly cleanup days!
enlist, get others to join
We now __use things that we used to throw away.
reuse
The rainforest habitats are currently in peril. The deforestation and warming climate are issues that need to be addressed. Scientists are working to stop greenhouse gases and lawmakers are trying to pass new laws protecting the land.
Problem Solution
Can I please order to milkshakes?
two
Please stop beating around the bush and just tell me what's on your mind!
Avoiding saying something directly
Bessie Coleman earned her pilot's license in 1921 and soon became well known for her skills. She began performing stunts at air shows. People called her "Brave Bessie." She thrilled crowds with daring maneuvers like figure eights and loop the loops.
skilled movement
The newspaper isn't perfect, so it always has ___prints.
misprints
While spring typically brings new flowers and rising temperatures, autumn causes leaves to fall and temperatures to fall. These seasons both bring beautiful colors, but have different purposes.
Compare and contrast
________ important to study your study guide!
It's
Let us know what you think, because our plans aren't carved in stone.
unable to be changed
Moonbows happen when moonlight passes through water droplets. The light bends and splits into colors. A moonbow isn't a common event. This phenomenon usually only occurs when the moon is full, bright, and low in the sky. There must also be rain or mist in the air.
unusual or remarkable event
Ms. Nickens ___counted the chairs, so there weren't enough for everyone.
miscounted
The boys knew that if the girls found the rowboat they would be in trouble. When they saw the girls sitting in the boat with a dazed look, they decided they needed to follow them. Because of this, all of the kids went back to the revolutionary war times.
cause and effect
When Duke plays well, ___________ going to win.
they're
My hobbies will be on the back burner until studying for exams stops taking up my free time.
on hold
The spaceship countdown had started! Nova checked her helmet and shoulder belt with shaking hands. This was the most momentous event of her life! After eight years at the School for Future Astronauts, she was about to become the first child ever to fly to the moon.
highly important
Let's ___start the game after a short break.
restart
When a light from a flashlight shines onto a book, the light is absorbed. When it shines on a mirror, it is reflected. When a pencil is placed into a beaker of water, the light refracts to make it appear bent. All of these are ways that light interacts with different objects.
Description
Once upon a time, _________ lived a princess in a castle. She had _______ dragons.
there
two
I'm in a hurry, so tell me in a nutshell what happened at the city council meeting.
in a few words, summarize
The word scoff means "mock or tease." Why did some people once scoff at the idea of space travel?
a. because they thought space travel would be scary
b. because they did not believe space travel was possible
c. because they wanted to experience space travel
d. because they read books about how space travel worked
B
I ____heat the oven before putting the cookies in.
preheat